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Stuart Appleby has withdrawn from this week's John Deere Classic.

He placed T36 at the Nova Scotia Open in what was his first appearance on the Web.com Tour since 1995, but it constituted his first rehab start following surgery for a herniated disc late this past winter. Since he's headed for a Major Medical Extension on the PGA TOUR in 2015-16, any start would deduct one from it. So, if he doesn't automatically qualify for the Web.com Tour Finals -- he's 189th in the FedExCup standings -- Appleby would likely be granted an exemption to compete. All that said, he doesn't belong on your radar until he's back inside the ropes with regularity. NOTE: Dicky Pride and Y.E. Yang also withdrew as alternates. Pride is sticking with his commitment to the Albertsons Boise Open. Yang is scheduled to play the Scottish Open.Jul 6 - 3:23 PM

Stuart Appleby turned in a 2-over-par 36-37=73 for his opening round of the Web.com Tour's Nova Scotia Open.

Back in action for the first time since mid-February and after having surgery for a herniated disc, Appleby was also making his first appearance on the developmental circuit since 1995. He was faring nicely, too, until walking off with a triple bogey-7 at the 18th hole at Ashburn Golf Club's New Course. Prior to it, the Aussie circled an eagle (at the par-5 12th hole) and two birdies to help off a trio of bogey-5s. While he was eligible on merit for The Greenbrier Classic where he won with a final-round 59 in the inaugural edition of 2010, this week's start in Canada is considered part of his allotted five rehab opportunities. It's unknown when he'll be back on the PGA TOUR, but even keeper leaguers aren't advised to invest at this point. Jul 2 - 4:34 PM

Stuart Appleby is included in the published field of next week's Nova Scotia Open on the Web.com Tour.

Sure, it seems strange that the Aussie would drop down to play the secondary circuit, but he's coming back from surgery for a herniated disc. So, assuming he doesn't withdraw early, this will count as a rehab start. He's not yet exempt for the PGA TOUR next season, so Appleby is most likely going to receive a Major Medical Extension since he's been out for over four months. He's currently 187th in the FedExCup standings and 190th in earnings. Incidentally, he played one full season on the Web.com Tour back when it was the NIKE Tour in 1995. He won twice and finished fifth on the money list that year. He never had to return, so next week's start will come nearly 20 years since his last appearance. Jun 26 - 6:55 PM

As we've alluded to, he's in no hurry to return to competition following surgery for a herniated disc a few months ago. In fact, the PGA TOUR's Media page on Twitter stated that it was the reason for his decision to remain sidelined. Jun 24 - 10:36 AM